Chikubushima Island
In Japanese: 竹生島
A sacred island about 6 km off Nagahama with Hogonji Temple and Tsukubusuma Shrine. Its Benzaiten is counted among Japan's three great Benzaiten.
National Treasures (Hogonji Karamon gate; Tsukubusuma Shrine main hall)
Nearby
- Sugaura Lakeside Village ≈ 15 min by car
- Oku-Biwako Parkway ≈ 20 min by car
- Kaizu Osaki Cherry Trees ≈ 20 min by car
- Tokanji Kannon Hall (Kogen-ji) ≈ 30 min by car
- Makino Metasequoia Avenue ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min by sightseeing boat from Nagahama Port (also boats from Imazu and Hikone)
- Fee
- Island entry 600 yen (boat fare extra)
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info